OK, I work across the street. My building is owned by the same Relater. His name is Steve Veliotis and he owns Alma Realty. The GC is his terrier named Tony. All the labor are spanish (only) speaking day-laborers. They did my building and do shotty work but are at least legal (Yeah, right). I would not be surprised if this was a stupid accident as they don't even know what OSHA is. I have never seen an inspector in all my years of working there. They building was a new renovation and mostly empty. The landlord moved their offices into the top floor of that building about 6 months ago. They dont go out of their way to brake the law but they will cut any cost possible. I know this for a fact. I did not go to work today for other reasons but I cant wait to hear the buzz in my building 36-36 33rd street, across the street.

All the building renovations, permits and C of O should be checked for compliance as well as all exits, sprinklers and alarms, and if there are violations, extreme fines should be imposed and the corrections would need to be made. Now that there was a fire I am positive these corrections will be made. Thank God noone was injured.

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